This document discusses nonverbal communication and its various types. It defines nonverbal communication as the conscious or subconscious transmission of messages through body gestures, facial expressions, posture, and tone. It is influenced by culture, values, and feelings. The document then describes seven types of nonverbal communication: kinesics (body movements), proxemics (use of space and distance), haptics (touch), paralanguage (vocal cues like tone), chronemics (role of time), appearance, and artifacts (objects that convey messages). Examples are provided for each type.

2. Nonverbal
Communication
 Refers to the conscious or subconscious
transmission and reception of messages of
information using the body.
 It includes body gestures, facial expressions,
posture, and tone.
 It is usually influenced by one’s culture, values,
and attitude or feelings.

3. Types of Nonverbal
Communication
1. Kinesics – deals with body movements, facial
expressions, and gestures.
 Examples: foot tapping, leg or arm crossing,
arching of eyebrows.

4. Types of Nonverbal
Communication
2. Proxemics – refers to the amount of distance and
space used in a communication situation.
 The need for distance and space is influenced by
social norms, cultural orientation, personality, and
level of familiarity.
 Example: The biggest office in a company building is
reserved for the president or the chief executive
officer and is usually situated on the top floor or
penthouse of the building.

5. Types of Nonverbal
Communication
3. Haptics – deals with communication through touch.
 Touch can comfort, it can aggravate, it can
encourage, or it can dissuade.
 Examples: Shaking hands and hugging.

6. Types of Nonverbal
Communication
4. Paralanguage – refers to the nonverbal cues of the
voice such as volume, pitch, intonation, ad tone.
 It is about “how” something is said, not what is said.
 Example: Saying “I love you” with an angry tone is a
contradictory message.

7. Types of Nonverbal
Communication
5. Chronemics – involves the role of time in
communication.
 Example: someone in authority may show that
his/her time is more important than that of the visitor
by making them wait.

8. Types of Nonverbal
Communication
6. Appearance – refers to physical look that conveys a
message. How a person looks conveys a message.
 Example: A man wearing maong jeans during
interview.

9. Types of Nonverbal
Communication
7. Artifacts – are simply objects used as tools to
convey a message.
 Example: Sending red roses to a sweetheart.
 This include pictures, instruments, maps, flowers and
colors.
 Possessions such as cars, houses, gadgets, and
jewelry also convey a nonverbal message.

10. Quiz
Direction: Identify the nonverbal communication presented in the
following situations
______1. A man wearing gold earrings, ring, and necklace.
______2. Girl wearing spaghetti strap, mini skirt and boots.
______3. Looking at one’s watch or at the clock when in a lecture.
______4. Ana says “how nice!” to a classmate in a sarcastic tone.
______5. Teacher giving a student a pat in the back.
______6. A couple is often time seated beside each other in public
spaces or transportation.
______7. A student slouching during discussion.
______8. Taho vendor owning Iphone, smartphone, and PSP.
______9. Nodding to an idea with a blank face.
______10. A newly promoted employee was given a larger cubicle